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Fuel-Saving strategies: ‘Run on Less’ Shows the Way

These were real drivers on real routes hauling real freight.  Midway through a cross-country demonstration run converging on Atlanta late last fall, the seven tractor-trailers participating in the “Run on Less” truck efficiency roadshow had posted impressive double-digit miles per gallon (mpg) results. But when real-world conditions got factored in, they highlighted the challenges truck operators face in squeezing the most optimal fuel efficiency from their equipment.

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Not too high, not too low: The importance of keeping your truck tire inflation levels just right

A fleet manager’s job is focused on the little things. A tenth of an MPG here, an extended maintenance cycle there—across a fleet, these seemingly small points can add up to significant profits. The same goes for truck tire inflation: a few PSI in the right direction can go a long way, while a few PSI in the wrong direction is potentially disastrous. Tires are one of the most expensive components of the truck, and so the importance of keeping them in the ideal shape should come as no surprise, especially considering the substantial weight that air is supporting.

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Collection Spotlight

COLLECTING MONEY IS AS EASY AS  1 – 2 – 3

ONE – Our collection process begins on day 14 of your invoice aging to verify receipt of invoice.  TWO – We confirm payment date at 35 days and will continue to make contact until we have received the collection information needed to confirm payment will be made.  THREE – If there is any issue on the invoice, our collection department will take all measures necessary to resolve in a timely manner by filing a non-payment complaint or filing directly against the Surety Bond.

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Startup launched by OU grads creates software for U.S. trucking industry

The U.S. trucking industry is vital to the nation’s economy. Trucks move more than 70 percent of the country’s cargo and the industry employs more than 7 million people.

Nearly half of those people are driving the trucks. Driving a truck is tough; turnover rates can exceed 90 percent. With the average trucker putting in as much as 70 hours in an eight-day workweek, fatigue behind the wheel is a significant challenge to the job. An estimated 100,000 or more crashes per year are attributed to driver drowsiness and fatigue.
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